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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.07, 23,167.35 and 14,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.07, 23,167.35 and 14,124.80 is: 21,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.07 : 23,167.35 = 14,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.07/23,167.35 = 14,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.07x = 23,167.35 × 14,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.07x = 327,234,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,234,243.20/15,426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,213.07

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